Associate Provost for Curriculum and Innovation at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, PA

Job description

Job Summary: The Associate Provost for Curriculum and Innovation is a senior academic leadership role focused on advancing program and curriculum quality, faculty development, assessment practices, and educational innovation at Lancaster Bible College. Reporting directly to the Provost, this position leads institutional efforts to strengthen teaching and learning while supporting the college’s mission and strategic goals. Department: Provost Office Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversees academic support departments – Office of Digital Learning, Center for Teaching and Learning Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Personal Qualities A vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ and active participation in a local church The desire to grow, develop, and mature, both spiritually and professionally The ability to create and maintain a Christian professional atmosphere in all internal and external relationships A spirit of cooperation and willingness to serve as a team A professional appearance Leadership Skills & Expectations Honest commitment to LBC mission, values, and direction Courageous ownership & accountability Ability to communicate effectively Demonstration of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Collaboration and working well with others Ability to inspire others Change leadership Strategic and operational stewardship Strategy execution Decision-making and prioritization Goal setting and measurement Duties and Responsibilities Key Performance Indicators Monitor and respond to key performance indicators related to program learning outcomes, general learning outcomes, faculty development, providing timely, accurate reports Ensure the monitoring of and responding to KPIs for the Office of Digital Learning and Center for Teaching & Learning Institutional Goals and Direction Provide leadership and project management skills for the implementation of institutional goals, including identifying appropriate metrics Collaborate cross-departmentally on the accomplishment of goals Develop sustainable processes for the ongoing work of the goals Strategic Academic Innovation Leadership Collaborate with leaders to develop and implement academic innovation strategy that advances institutional mission, strengthens program relevance, and promotes excellence across all instructional modalities Provide strategic oversight for online and digital learning initiatives, ensuring high-quality instructional design, student engagement, accessibility, and alignment with accreditation standards and best practices in online education. Maintain currency with innovative practices and initiatives within higher education, learning from exemplar institutions and practices for LBC’s continual improvement Curriculum Development Collaborate with academic leadership and enrollment management to evaluate program effectiveness, analyze market trends and workforce needs, and identify opportunities for new academic programs, credentials, and strategic growth initiatives Lead Curriculum Development Committee Ensure accurate record keeping in student information system Facilitate curriculum/course development utilizing technology and industry best practices Assessment of Student Learning Develop a culture of assessment by focusing on student-centered learning and continuous improvement Report on the assessment of student learning at the institutional level Coordinate the assessment of student learning at the program level, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation, with academic deans and departments Lead the Assessment of Student Learning Committee Faculty Development Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and scholarly teaching by supporting faculty engagement initiatives and implementing sustainable professional development opportunities acros